What is a Smart City?

Today, many of us turn to Google to find quick answers, and when googling this specific question, one of the first results is from Wikipedia, which currently summarizes a smart city as “A smart city is an urban area that uses different types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information which is used to manage assets and resources efficiently.”

There is a wide range of definitions for “what makes a smart city”. As the diagram below shows, there are a lot of potential factors that can contribute to a city being considered “smart” and the below list is not exhaustive, a little searching online and you will find several similar diagrams each with a slight tweak on the smart city ecosystem.

Being certified to insulation class IP 67, this lamp also functions even under extreme ambientThe surrounding light level in a given area. It is also the temperature in which a LED light source is expected to operate within. Referring to light, it is the light given off by the sun, moon, other light fixtures nearby or even within the same space.... conditions and meets the toughest safety standards. Using modular optic lenses the angle of radiation can be set as desired.

Being certified to protection class IP86, this lamp also functions even under extreme ambientThe surrounding light level in a given area. It is also the temperature in which a LED light source is expected to operate within. Referring to light, it is the light given off by the sun, moon, other light fixtures nearby or even within the same space.... conditions and meets the toughest safety standards.

Being certified to protection class IP86, this lamp also functions even under extreme ambientThe surrounding light level in a given area. It is also the temperature in which a LED light source is expected to operate within. Referring to light, it is the light given off by the sun, moon, other light fixtures nearby or even within the same space.... conditions and meets the toughest safety standards.

Used for control, monitoring, SCADA, SMART City and SMART Grid applications.

The SL4 MWC is equipped with a 4K HD Night Vision Hemispheric Camera.

Mounted in a watertight housing, the camera provides 360° coverage for observation and surveillance.

The light engine interfaces with the camera giving you the ability to control the light providing a visual deterrence by either turning on or off, blinking the light and/or raising the light level.

Not All LED Street Lamps are Created the Same

iLUX is in the business of selling high-quality, PREMIUM LED Street Lights

At iLUX we seek out the best products for our customers. Providing quality products retains clients and also require less maintenance and support. We sell Premium LED Street Lighting throughout North America and prefer have less time to offer sub-standard products.

We have put together this chart to compare with basic/standard LED street lamps. We understand that budgets are not all the same. It is our experience that you spend more on maintenance, replacement and energy with sub-standard products.

SMART CITY

Cities are giant systems with countless subsystems. They depend on electric power and hardware to move people and things.

A Smart Cities collects data and exchanges information.

Smart Cities need many different organizations to collaborate to help make cities smarter.

Technology integration is a special challenge. A challenge that requires broad cooperation in a systems approach.

PARK PROTECTION

City parks have a safety issues that can be difficult to manage..

The use of Smart LED Lights or Intelligent LED Lights can reduce and prevent issues.

Lights are controlled my cameras. When cameras detect activity they can be set to brighten and record activity.

Install Premium Smarter LED Street Lighting for use in parks and anywhere public safety is an issue.

CAMPUSES

Schools, Universities, and College Campuses have been hard to manage due to their size. The use of Smart LED Lights with Cameras can help.

Smart LED Lights with Smart Cameras

Less staff can now monitor and control more areas with the use of Smart lights and cameras.

ABOUT iLUX

iLUX dedicates itself to the identification, testing, selection, sales and support of high quality on and off-grid smart lighting. With significant expertise in wireless technologies and video surveillance plus support, iLUX is uniquely positioned to deliver relevant smart lighting solutions including IoT monitoring solutions using SmartTalk Beaconto ensure our clients get the best products and these products operate at peak efficiency.